Japanese Sardinella
NameJapanese Sardinella
Scientific NameSardinella zunasi
Common NamesJapanese Sardinella, Zunasi Sardinella
FamilyClupeidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, East Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone
Description
The Japanese Sardinella (*Sardinella zunasi*) is a schooling, pelagic marine fish found in the coastal waters of the Western Pacific. Primarily a filter feeder, it consumes planktonic crustaceans and phytoplankton. Due to its large size and schooling requirements, it is an expert-level species, typically only suitable for very large public aquariums.
